Soft & Chewy Apple Blondies with Maple Glaze
These blondies came straight from Grandma’s recipe box—apple-packed, cinnamon-scented, and topped with a maple glaze so good we’d lick the spoon. Soft, chewy, and bursting with cozy flavor, they’re the kind of treat that turns a regular day into a fall celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 28 mins
- Total Time: 9 blondies
Ingredients
Blondies:
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 cup diced apple (peeled if preferred)
Maple Glaze:
2 Tbsp butter
¼ cup pure maple syrup
½ cup powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8” pan with parchment.
Mix melted butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla.
Stir in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Fold in apples.
Spread into pan and bake 25–28 mins until set. Cool completely.
For glaze, melt butter and maple syrup together. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and salt.
Drizzle over cooled blondies. Let set before slicing.
Notes
Your new favorite fall bake—sweet, spiced, and glazed to perfection. Perfect for lunchboxes, dessert tables, or a quiet bite with coffee.
Nutrition
- Calories: 260 each